Tiberias International Marathon
Tiberias, Israel · Friday 9 December 2022
Held in Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Israel, this December marathon takes place in one of the country's most historically significant regions. The landscape is characterized by the vast freshwater lake to one side and the Galilean hills beyond, creating a distinctive geography that sits below sea level. The setting carries both natural beauty and deep cultural resonance, with ancient sites scattered throughout the area that connect to thousands of years of history. The course itself is a trail-based loop that hugs the contours of the region without making excessive demands on the legs. Runners will encounter gently rolling terrain rather than sustained climbs, with the overall elevation gain kept modest at around 99 meters across the full distance. The path winds through the lowland landscape around sea level, offering relatively straightforward running without the punishing climbs that characterize many trail marathons. Expect firm trail surfaces and the kind of steady, rhythmic running that allows you to find a groove early and maintain it, though the December timing means weather conditions will vary depending on how late in the month the race falls.
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Adjusted Time
4:33:21
Time difference: +33.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain99m
Elevation High-192m
Elevation Low-208m
Tiberias International Marathon 2022 Course Analysis
Tiberias International Marathon is a full marathon held in Tiberias, Israel, scheduled for Friday 9 December 2022. The course is run on trail surface with 99m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of -192m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Tiberias International Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 99m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from -208m to -192m above sea level — a 16m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Trail
Tiberias International Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Tiberias International Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Tiberias International Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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